Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara rufigenis |
| Codes | ructan2, RCTA |
Identification
The Rufous-cheeked Tanager (Tangara rufigenis) is a member of the Tanagers and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code ructan2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies